range finder ---- I need one --- help me choose

[JohnnyPDX]

I think I'll be using mine a lot at the Ground Squirrel hunt. At that hunt there's a loooooong woodpile, all logs waiting to be processed into slabs, and they pop up randomly at different distances.

Even target practice / pellet testing it'll be handy knowing the distances instead of wondering if my pace was correct, especially uphill and downhill.

I was looking at an ATN NV setup but truth is it won't increase the number of rats and my doorbell alert system with red led works quite well.

[ranchibi]

DEKO Laser Rangefinder,6X Magnification 656 Yards Waterproof Laser Range finder for Hunting and Golf with Accurate Range Scan, Slope, Pinseeker, Fog, Speed and Distance Measure

Johnny, here is an inexpensive one with slope up to 600yds. I have a Tasco Tee 2 Green from Amazon with no slope and is $90 but goes to over 1000yds which is really not needed. I'd opt for the other one! There are many many to choose from! Most of these probably come from the same factory....OOPS! Just read you ordered one! You’ll like it! Fun to play with 👍.

[cbourbeau32]

I bought one used (Nikon) on Ebay five or six years ago for $50 including shipping. Possibly the best hunting purchase I have ever made. It doesn't calculate elevation, etc but does well enough for me. You may look at the used market.

[JohnnyPDX]

I purchased this one about an hour ago. SOOOOOOO stoked

[JohnnyPDX]

Fingers crossed that it is not a POS

It's a dice toss

[Frank in Fairfield]

It will be fine.
If not Amazon will make it right.
Just yesterday a friend told me he can range to 2800 yards with is very expensive range finder.
Almost two miles.
Please?
Unless you are shooting straight up, or down from on top of a hill, you are not going to shoot two miles with any sporting type rifle accurately.
Check time of flight tables and remember gravity is a constant...

[JohnnyPDX]

I read these..."Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement."

I like yours and after the last two years I should have top notch judgement!

[ranchibi]

Johnny, the Halo brand has been out for quite some time and have been solid performers from what I gather FYI 👍.

[JohnnyPDX]

Johnny, the Halo brand has been out for quite some time and have been solid performers from what I gather FYI 👍.

Nice to know and looking forward to NOT pacing off the yards.

[kbstingwing]

Johnny, you might want one that you can see the numbers at night, if they make one.....

[JohnnyPDX]

Johnny, you might want one that you can see the numbers at night, if they make one.....

I am committed at this point and confident it will make it easier to reach 'The Goals'.

Happy New Year to You and All Your Family

[Lt. Dan]

Johnny, you might want one that you can see the numbers at night, if they make one.....

I am committed at this point and confident it will make it easier to reach 'The Goals'.

Happy New Year to You and All Your Family

Congratulations Johnny

[JohnnyPDX]

Johnny, you might want one that you can see the numbers at night, if they make one.....

I am committed at this point and confident it will make it easier to reach 'The Goals'.

Happy New Year to You and All Your Family

Congratulations Johnny

Thank You Dan.

Happy New Years and I hope you and family have a prosperous, healthy and happy new year with many more to come.

Peace Be With You,

[Lt. Dan]

Johnny, you might want one that you can see the numbers at night, if they make one.....

I am committed at this point and confident it will make it easier to reach 'The Goals'.

Happy New Year to You and All Your Family

Congratulations Johnny

Thank You Dan.

Happy New Years and I hope you and family have a prosperous, healthy and happy new year with many more to come.

Peace Be With You,

Thanks, and likewise my friend. 


My cheap Simmons range finder. They do work.

[Displaced]

Probably a little late to reply but if it doesn't work out for you - this one is really nice for the price.
Sig Sauer 1800 BDX at Sportsman's Warehouse.

[Luis Leon]

Howdy. After all these years I am giving in and admit I need a range finder.

I'll start shopping but I know there's gonna be a bajillion of them and I hate trying to sort it all out.

It should be about a $100 but I am flexible.

Thank You
*I posted here because hunters use them

A range finder and my binoculars are pieces of kit I don’t hunt or pest without. Your hit/kill ratio will go up with a range finder, mine did.

[JohnnyPDX]

Howdy. After all these years I am giving in and admit I need a range finder.

I'll start shopping but I know there's gonna be a bajillion of them and I hate trying to sort it all out.

It should be about a $100 but I am flexible.

Thank You
*I posted here because hunters use them

A range finder and my binoculars are pieces of kit I don’t hunt or pest without. Your hit/kill ratio will go up with a range finder, mine did.

Binoculars are super useful cuz spotting with the gun is tiresome. It's alledged the range finder will arrive this Sunday, we'll see.

I plan on setting ONE target out then walking away from it and ranging at 10 yard intervals then shooting prone with bi-pod to see POI and get my holdovers. It's soaking wet right now and my truck is sliding in the clay like it's oily ice so it'll be a messy work of love to get the numbers.

I sure appreciate all of the help in understanding the key features in a range finder. Just got tired of pacing and guessing. Shot opportunities are far and few between and I detest a miss!!!!!!!!!!

[Back_Roads]

 I have the Halo 460 bought it at about the same price, working great for years. Also got a bargain gate gold range finder, they were going for 35 dollars, does not incline, but ranges just as good as the Halo, watch the bargain gate if anyone is on the fence but wants a deal on one.

[ShakySarge]

I am interested to see how the cheaper ones hold up against the more expensive ones. I definitely need more than the bushnell Scout 1k ARC I have now. A cheaper wallet hit would be excellent if the quality is good.

[JohnnyPDX]

I am interested to see how the cheaper ones hold up against the more expensive ones. I definitely need more than the bushnell Scout 1k ARC I have now. A cheaper wallet hit would be excellent if the quality is good.

I am VERY inclined (pun intended) to believe what Ranchibi said above..." Most of these probably come from the same factory."

My confidence level is high with what I ordered but I also believe there probably even less expensive models that work just as well. It's a whole lotta 'we'll see'.